Klopp Admires Foxes Run

26 December 2015

Liverpool will put their St. Stephen's Day record on the line today as they welcome Premier League leaders, Leicester, to Anfield.

The Reds haven't lost at home on December 26th since a 1-0 defeat by Manchester United in 1986. Today they welcome a Leicester side that are unbeaten in ten games and have won eighteen of their last twenty six league fixtures, losing just twice.

Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp, says Leicester are to be admired for what they've achieved so far this season: "What you can see with Leicester is that you need a little bit of luck, that's what they know, but it's no coincidence. It's really hard work and they deserve the run they are in.

"They have good defending and nearly perfect counter-attacking football that's really quick and high quality. They have luck with injuries and that's what you need in situations like Leicester's.

"I have big respect for Claudio and for the whole Leicester squad. They are doing really well and once you don't have to play against them like we have do now it's easy to enjoy."